The thing is, I don't want to rely on grant money or donations, or at least only for the very first set-up cost -- I'm more working on making this sort of a self-sustaining venture.
How do you make a charitable organization "self-sustaining"? I mean a dues-based membership organization or a not-for-profit/non-profit business that sells shit I could see, but, well-- what do you have in mind exactly?
I've done some preliminary research and planning on this, though I've been looking into partnering with some existing organizations which is difficult, and also difficult to really get moving until I'm actually in the country I want to work in for an extended period of time, which is difficult given I am just starting my masters. Buut I'm still plugging away at it and am open to ideas.
Well, let me know what you've got worked out in terms of plans so far, and I'll let you know if I think I could be of any assistance.
Masters in what?
And I've been refraining from posting an intro thread because I prefer to be anonymous -- I like it when people don't know who I am or where I am coming from, lest they stereotype me
But if you all will feel more comfortable, I will make an intro post. To come.
This is one of the places you are least likely to be stereotyped by the membership-- well, unless we want to make fun of ya
Some of us like using stereotypes just to bust each others' stones in a good-natured fashion. But genuine stereotyping and prejudice? Not here, really.
Even just some basic stuff would be nice-- age, where you from/where you live, sex/gender, religious background/current religious beliefs, etc. Just nice to have a basic idea of the person you're communicating with.